New Penrith Stadium a step closer
The new Penrith Stadium has hit a significant milestone with expressions of interest invited for a partner to transform the stadium into a sporting and entertainment precinct for Sydney’s west.
Penrith Stadium is proposed to become a superior venue for different forms of entertainment, significantly improving the experience for spectators, with more food outlets and amenities, new scoreboards and ribbon boards, sound systems, upgraded lighting and more recreation space.
Additionally, the training field to the west of the stadium will be remodelled to create new quality open spaces with multipurpose courts and improved landscaping for further outdoor community use and entertainment events.
As part of the upgrade, the stadium capacity will be increased to around 25,000 and the grandstands re-designed to be steeper, so fans are as close to the action as possible and have better sightlines to the field.
Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car said, “This will see the stadium able to transform into an entertainment precinct and ensure the ground retains its unique identity – preserving the family-friendly, warm and welcoming atmosphere locals currently enjoy.
“Upgrading Penrith Stadium will mean an improved experience for fans and Penrith locals, who can enjoy more sport, live music and entertainment in their own backyard.”
The redeveloped stadium will not only continue to cater for men’s NRL matches as home of the Penrith Panthers, but it will also benefit the women’s competition and support the growth of female representation in rugby league and other sports, with new player facilities and changerooms.
The community has been actively involved in shaping the future of Penrith Stadium. The community will be invited to make a submission on the designs for the stadium when the State Significant Development Application is placed on public exhibition in the coming weeks.
